Is Dream Therapy Morally Permissible?

Full Question

Is dream therapy morally permissible?

Answer

Speaking to a licensed Catholic therapist about one’s dreams can be beneficial, including for getting to the root of why one may be having recurrent nightmares of a particular sort. However, dreams should be only one aspect of therapy for a patient, not the sole or main focus. Effective therapy involves helping individuals deal with various issues while they are wide awake.

For more information on this topic, including to find a Catholic good Catholic therapist in your area, or perhaps to speak to one by phone, contact Dr. Gregory Popcak and his team at the Pastoral Solutions Institute, and/or visit CatholicTherapist.com.